Singles Tips: When you are in position, use Change of Direction Shot(s) to open up the court, then look for the short reply, and follow your shot in to take the court away from your opponent. When you are out of position, hit high and deep up the middle... if your opponent has moved to the net, you can go low at their feet & close, looking for the pop up, or high & deep to their backhand wing.
Doubles Tips: Remember your 80/20 Rule. From behind the service line, go 80% Cross-Court and 20% up the Line/Alley. Once you get inside the service line if you get a high shot, hit 80% Down the Line/Alley & 20% Cross-Court angle to take your opponent out of the court & finishing points more decisively. *However if it's a low ball inside the service line, then keep the ball 80% Cross-Court & 20% up the Line/Alley.
*More Tips:
1. Master your 2 first strike shots... Your Serves & Returns. 1a.Serve into the body to set your partner up in doubles, plus to get a short reply in singles. 1b. Think & speak positive words such as "I put all returns in play" ...Your mind might say liar, but keep thinking & stating the positive which will keep you focused, loose, & able to handle adversity.
2. Work on all 3 phases of your game... Your Back-court, Mid-court, & Front-court shots. Too many players spend 80-90% of their time in one area of the court. To play your best tennis, you must be solid in all 3 areas of the court.
3. Become a Student of the Game by taking notes at lessons & drills & reviewing them before, during, & after match-play.-And set some written goals, develop a plan of action, & review them regularly with your coach.
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